Police Shooting Results in Death

Indiana State Police are investigating a shooting involving a police deputy in Pike County over the weekend.

The incident occurred Sunday afternoon at a home outside the town of Oakland City. The Pike County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call from the home of Michael Faries’, who said someone was shooting at him.

When police arrived at this home, they went inside and shots were fired and Faries died in the incident. The identity of the officer involved has not been released.

Police recovered a handgun at the scene. The investigation is ongoing.